Functional 9X12 Area Rugs
Area rugs were designed to cover only part of a floor. This can be for decorative purposes or to hide a flaw on the floor or carpet. An area rug can also help define room space. They come in several sizes, shapes, colors and design themes. The use of an area rug can give an entire room a whole new look.
To match the decor theme of a contemporary room, adding a 9X12 area rug can help to shape the room. Contemporary design often includes many earth tones or colors that are found in nature. These colors are often found on 9X12 contemporary area rugs. There is sure to be a color in the rug to match any furniture that is already placed in the room.
Modern design is very popular today. With its sleek lines and geometric shapes there are many 9X12 modern area rugs that will fit right in. Modern decors main colors are black and white. Sometimes there is a bit of red thrown in to add color.
Accent area rugs are used to define a space. If a room, such as living and dining room, are together in one area of the home, the use of a 9X12 area rug can separate them easily. An area rug can be placed in front of the sofa, with side tables and chairs, to make this the living area. An area rug should also be placed under the dining table. This will specify that it is the eating area. Each of these rugs should be purchased to match a color in the furniture that they are used with.
The kitchen is another room that could use a great area rug. The kitchen table is often smaller than a dining table and can easily accept a 5X8 area rug under it. There are round rugs that work with round tables or square for square tables. Kitchen rugs can be purchased to match many themes found in these rooms today. Matching smaller rugs, which are referred to as runners, can usually be purchased with the same design as the area that is being used.
Large area rugs are great for use in the main living area of the home. They range in large sizes from 9X12 to 12X18. These are very useful when the carpet or wood floor need to be protected or the flooring does not match the furniture. These area rugs are perfect for a renter who is not allowed to change the actual flooring of a room.
Decorating a girl’s room in purple can brighten the area as well as define it as her own space. Using a purple area rug in this room can help add warmth to flooring. Larger area rugs can cover most of the carpet so that it does not get worn or stained easily.
A bathroom rug can not only be attractive but functional as well. These rugs are meant to help take some of the humidity from the area and give the feet something warmer to step onto when coming out of the shower. A bathroom area rug is usually small in size and fits nicely in front of the bathtub or shower. They tend to have non-slip rubber coating applied to the back of the rug to help keep it in place. This rubber coating also keeps moisture from being trapped between the rug and the floor.
Braided area rugs and rag rugs were once created with materials or yarns that had no other use. They were often created from strips of clothing that were torn and could no longer be used for wear. Today these area rugs can also be commercially produced to be more aesthetically pleasing. They can be crocheted or woven together in a braid type fashion. Each of these rugs can easily be made into a 9X12 area rug. They can compliment many design themes but are mainly found in country decor.
Hooked Rugs are made with a technique called latch hooking. A piece of yarn or wool is pulled through a canvas material to create the rug. Many of these types of rugs are made with specific designs and they tend to be rather small. They could be useful as a wall hanging or for a small area rug.
Outdoor rooms are becoming very popular today. People are taking pieces of the indoors to the patio or outdoor room to make it more comfortable. Outdoor area rugs can be used in creating a room or defining patio space. These rugs are usually made with a polypropylene type material. Polypropylene is an almost plastic like substance that helps to repel weather and adds to the durability of the rug. These outdoor area rugs come in many styles and colors and can be purchased to match any type of patio furniture.
Cheap area rugs also have a functional place inside or outside the home. They are best used in high traffic areas where the actual floor needs to be protected. Many carpet warehouses and stores offer discount area rugs just for these purposes. They can also look just as nice as some of the pricier area rugs sold in specialty shops. The discount, or cheap, area rugs come in several sizes and color schemes.
Retro is another style that is making its way back into decor themes. Shag is a term used for carpets and rugs that were found in the 70's era. Shag area rugs can be used to highlight the theme. They come in several sizes and colors. Many of these rugs are created with wool. Wool holds its shape when used in a shag area rug better than some other types of materials. It also adds to the “fluff” factor of the rug. Shag area rugs can be purchased in different shapes such as round, square and even oblong. A square 9X12 shag area rug can be used as a great conversational piece in any retro themed room.
Hearth rugs are special kind of area rug. They tend to be made from materials that are fire retardant since they are used in front of fireplaces. This area rug plays the role of spark catcher. They are used to catch any flying debris that may come out of the fireplace. The materials used in this type of rug are usually fiberglass or wool. Larger, 9X12 area rugs, are a perfect size to place in front of a fireplace.